How many syllables in "imperfectly"?

"imperfectly" has 4 lettergrepen (im - per - fect - ly).

How to divide "imperfectly"?

"imperfectly" divides into 4 parts: im · per · fect · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (im... per... fect... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"imperfectly": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·per·fect·ly

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im-PER-fect-ly(im · per · fect · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "imperfectly" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli⁄

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IPAɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli

Lettergrepenim·per·fect·ly

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How many syllables in "imperfectly"?: "imperfectly" has 4 lettergrepen (im - per - fect - ly).
How to divide "imperfectly"?: "imperfectly" divides into 4 parts: im · per · fect · ly.
Where is the stress in "imperfectly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "imperfectly"?: Say each syllable slowly (im... per... fect... ly) and listen on SayItVid.